For Families

Families play a critical role in creating schools that support and nurture LGBTQ+ youth. GSAFE works in collaboration with the parents and family members of LGBTQ+ youth to learn how to better understand the needs of their children, create an inclusive, supportive family environment, and be an advocate in their child’s schools if issues (such as bullying) arise.

PFLAG is a national organization with local chapters that has been providing support to families of LGBTQ+ youth for many years. Visit their page here to find a chapter near you.

Gender Spectrum is a California-based organization that provides training and resources to families of transgender and nonbinary children. Check out their resources for families here.

The Family Acceptance Project provides an evidence-based family model of wellness, prevention and care to strengthen families and promote positive development and healthy futures for LGBT children and youth. Their research works to help diverse families learn to love and accept their LGBT children. View their website here.

There are a growing number of groups for parents and guardians of transgender and nonbinary youth in Wisconsin. Known groups include:

Testimonials

“Words Hurt Week helped me discover the importance of intersectionality within all social movements – recognizing that we cannot make progress within the queer community without also examining the systems that impact other oppressions.” –Maria, Former GSAFE Youth Activist